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Wall Dogs

April 20, 2008 By Sarah

The Walldogs are Coming! The Walldogs are Coming!
Thursday July 24-Sunday July 27!
10 murals
8 sites
4 days!
Go to http://www.walldogs.lyndale.org/ for information on sites, mural designs, events, and volunteering!

MURAL SCAVENGER HUNT

· Answer each question by visiting the appropriate Walldogs on Nicollet Mural.
· Submit all completed forms to the Walldogs on Nicollet Block Party, Saturday July 26, Zion Church, 128 W. 33rd Street, between 5-7 PM, to be eligible for a prize drawing. Must be present to win valuable Walldogs Memorabilia!!

Twin City Tattoo (3129 Nicollet)
What building can be seen in both images on the Twin City Tattoo building?

When can you get a tattoo at Twin City Tattoo?

BONUS: Where does the language come from on the mural and why is it significant to Minneapolis?

Gray’s Leather (3401 Nicollet)
Name two of the mapping tools depicted on the Joseph Nicollet Mural the Nicollet used to map the Mississippi River Basin. BONUS: Name all four mapping tools!

What three things can Gray’s Leather repair?

B-Squad Vintage (3500 Nicollet)
What were the 4 adjectives used to describe the Nicollet Baseball Park?

BONUS: When was the final game played at this stadium?

Going for a DOUBLE BONUS: Who was the architect of the stadium?

Bases loaded BONUS: Name two other structures designed by this architect in Minneapolis.

LNA Building (3537 Nicollet)
How many chickens are in the murals on the LNA office?

What is the slogan of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association?

BONUS: What Native American tribe lived in the area in the 1800’s when Joseph Nicollet was mapping the area?

Salvation Army (3740 Nicollet)
Who is the gentleman depicted on the Salvation Army mural and what is his significance to the Salvation Army?

What three verbs describe the work of the Salvation Army?

TNT Barbershop (3801 Nicollet)
What is the significance of the two symbols in the lower corners of the mural?

MLK Park (4055 Nicollet)
What was the name of this Minneapolis park before it was renamed Martin Luther King Park?

BONUS: What totally awesome local company donated the scissor lift to Walldogs on Nicollet?

Ungerman’s Construction (4450 Nicollet)– Street level
What animal is on the Brewing in Minnesota mural?

BONUS: What is the exact species of animal?

Ungerman’s Construction (4450 Nicollet)-Upper Terrace

What 3 species of the birds are shown in the Sport Beer Mural?

What year was Ungerman’s Construction established?

Final Bonus Question: How many gallons of paint were donated to Walldogs on Nicollet to create all these murals?
Answer: Too many to count-thank you N-Glanz, Ronan, and Valspar!!

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Kingfield and Lyndale Neighborhood Association’s want to thank all the Walldog artists for their time, energy, and creativity. Without them, Walldogs on Nicollet could have never happened!

Name: ___________________________________________________________________
£ I am interested in planning future neighborhood art projects.

Address: __________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________________ E-mail: ___________________________

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Save the date! Come celebrate National Farmer’s Save the date! Come celebrate National Farmer’s Market week at Kingfield’s farmers’ market on Sunday, August 7th, from 8:30am-1pm (@MLK Park, 4055 Nicollet)! Marking the second Nicollet pop-off event, the farmer’s market, Neighborhood Roots, will be celebrating in partnership with the Lyndale and Kingfield Neighborhood Associations and the City of Minneapolis’ Great Streets Program. A variety of fun events will take place: from 8:30-9:30am, come enjoy marketplace yoga; from 10am-12pm, enjoy music by local band Sweet Armadillo, and from 10am-12pm enjoy a live cooking demo from locally acclaimed Young Man Chef. Simultaneously get your shopping for the week done and support local vendors! All activities are free. Questions? Contact mara@neighborhoodrootsmn.org or call 612-824-9402.
NNO is coming August 2nd… do you know where your NNO is coming August 2nd… do you know where your ice cream is? Bringing back the traditional of Kingfield Neighborhood Association biking to block parties to connect with neighbors and deliver Nicollet Pothole Ice Cream, developed in collaboration with our very own Kingfield Commissary, Sebastian Joe’s!, the KFNA Board will be working their way across Kingfield  on Tuesday August 2nd. 

Due to staffing changes at KFNA, we can’t promise to get to every registered block party, but we will try! If you have issues or concerns that your block is dealing with and to make sure we hear your voices and concerns please email sarah@kingfield.org and put “Neighborhood Concern” in the subject line. Please tell us your name, your block, and the issue you are dealing with. If we can’t make it to your block party, we will follow up directly later in the month. Hope to see you out on the block on August 2nd!
A reminder that THIS coming Saturday, July 30th fr A reminder that THIS coming Saturday, July 30th from 6-8pm, there will be an outdoor movie night at Painter Park (620 W 34th St)! Movie will start at dusk, showing Bend it Like Beckham. Before the movie starts, bouncy houses, face painters, food trucks, naturalists, and art projects will be present! All activities are FREE and food trucks set at their own prices. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and bug spray! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 612-824-9402. Can't wait to see you there!
The third Nicollet pop-off event is already happen The third Nicollet pop-off event is already happening! Local artist Hibaaq Ibrahim from Moon Juice Arts is partnering with the Kingfield and Lyndale Neighborhood Associations, along with the Fortune Relief and Youth Empowerment Organization, FRAYEO, to paint a new mural outside of Twisted Hare (3401 Nicollet, on north side of building)! On August afternoons 11th-13th, Hibaaq and youth involved in FRAEYO’s local peacebuilding trainings will be painting the mural. Then, on Saturday August 13th in the afternoon, there will be a community celebration involving food, music, hair braiding, Kubb playing, a mini farmer’s market and more! All neighbors are invited to stop by during the painting process and more information will be provided closer to the Saturday celebration! Questions? Contact director@lyndale.org.
Are you a business owner? An aspiring entrepreneur Are you a business owner? An aspiring entrepreneur? Want to share your passion with the Minneapolis business community?

Join Mayor Frey, Council Pres. Jenkins and business community leaders for the City’s second Black Business Week program and Kick Off Summit on Monday, July 25, 5:00 -8:00 p.m., at Sabathani Community Center, 2nd Floor Gym and Banquet Room located at 310 E 38th Street.

The Kick Off Summit is open to all, and will provide the opportunity for business owners and community members alike to access resources to help them launch, sustain, and grow their local business. Additionally, there will be a chance to hear from local leaders on a policy roundtable discussion focused on economic recovery and small business support, as well as network and support a variety of black organizations, businesses, and vendors. Please pre-register for the event using the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2098d064264f47f2ad52fc152fb0380d.

Speakers for the policy roundtable will include:
Erik Hansen, City of Minneapolis – CPED, Dir. of Economic Policy
Kareem Murphy, Hennepin County Gov’t Relations Director
Commissioner Steve Grove, MN DEED
Tawanna Black, CEO of Center for Economic Inclusion
Tabitha Montgomery, Executive Director of the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association
Moderator: PJ Hill, Financial Advisor, Entrepreneur and Community leader
Representative of the African American Leadership Forum’s Black Business Support Collective
 
The Summit Kick Off is just one of a series of events the City is hosting to celebrate Black Business Week. Learn more about events taking place during Black Business Week and how to participate.

Questions? For any questions regarding the event please reach out to Deebaa Sirdar or Zoe Bourgerie at deebaa.sirdar@minneapolismn.gov and/or zoe.bourgerie@minneapolismn.gov.
Save the date! Nicollet Pop-Off #2: Sustainably Sm Save the date! Nicollet Pop-Off #2: Sustainably Small @40th with the Kingfield Farmers Market / Sunday August 7th, 8:30am-1pm / Kingfield Farmers Market, 4055 Nicollet

Come celebrate National Farmer’s Market week at the Kingfield Farmers’ Market; find us in the parking lot of MLK Park!

This second Nicollet pop-off event of the summer features a variety of fun events including: 
-Marketplace yoga (8:30-9:30 AM);
-live music by a Kingfield PorchFest local duo, Sweet Armadillo;
-a cooking demo from locally acclaimed Young Man Chef;
-a kid’s scavenger hunt with fun prizes;
-and a chance to share your hopes and challenges with KFNA about Nicollet Avenues culture, traffic, and new opportunities due to the eventual moving of Kmart!

Simultaneously get your shopping for the week done and support local vendors! All activities are free.

Questions? Contact mara@neighborhoodrootsmn.org or call 612-824-9402.
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